Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings

14.0902 - Computer hardware engineering

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and evaluation of computer hardware and related peripheral equipment. These programs include courses in computer circuit and chip design, circuitry, computer systems design, computer equipment design, computer layout planning, testing procedures, and related computer theory and software topics.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • computer hardware engineering

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  • Exclusion(s)

    • computer engineering(14.0901)
    • computer engineering technology(15.1201)
    • computer hardware technology(15.1203)
    • computer network engineering(14.0999)
    • computer science(11.0701)
    • systems engineering(14.2701)
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